Taco Salad in a Jar

Name: Taco Salad in a Jar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 2/3 cup water; 1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 3/4 cup salsa; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped; 5 green onions, chopped; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 cups shredded lettuce; Tortilla chips, optional

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 26, 2023

Inspired by a layered salad by Elissa Dougherty of Babylon, New York. We created a make-and-take version for lunch on the go. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2/3 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3/4 cup salsa
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce
Tortilla chips, optional

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Directions

1
In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble beef and drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool.

2
In a small bowl, mash avocado with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In each of four 1-qt. wide-mouth canning jars, divide and layer ingredients in the following order: Sour cream, salsa, beef, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, green onions, avocado mixture, cheese and lettuce. Cover and refrigerate until serving. To serve, transfer salads into bowls; toss to combine. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.